Fitness pros share their favorite exercises to do in the swimming pool. (Getty Creative) Let’s be honest: The last thing you want to do on a hot summer day is go for a run. But just because the pool ...

Summer is the perfect time to squeeze in a casual pool workout. While swimming laps is a go-to cardio activity all year long, it's far from the only way to utilize the pool for exercise. If you're ...

While you could always swim laps if you want to work out in a pool, there are plenty of other exercises to do in the water that are just as beneficial. Think squats in the shallow end, push-ups ...

Move over, cycling and running. There’s another way to get your cardio in: swimming. We get it—getting yourself to a pool and strapping on your goggles might feel like a lot of extra effort—but ...

Luckily, if you are looking to lose weight with a simple and sustainable exercise, we have good news for you. Swimming might be low-impact, but it burns calories and delivers a full-body workout. "A ...

Swimming is the ultimate low-impact sport, keeping you in shape and “improving your circulation and lung strength without stressing the joints like weight-bearing activities,” says Kelcey Johnson, ...

The title of this post is a little misleading. Just about any kind of exercise will help spur the growth of new brain cells and make you a little bit smarter, extensive science has shown. So what’s so ...

The exact origins of National Swim a Lap Day are a bit of a mystery. Like many quirky holidays, it seems to have popped up as a fun way to celebrate the start of summer and promote physical fitness.

For long-distance swimmers, winning a gold medal in the 1,500-meter freestyle is as good as it gets. Nicknamed "the mile race" by the aquatic community, the event is the longest distance athletes swim ...

Let’s be honest: The last thing you want to do on a hot summer day is go for a run. But just because the pool is calling your name doesn’t mean you have to skip your workout. Sure, lots of people love ...